This is a user manual for the AMD Socket 940 processor VIA K8T890 chipset motherboard, which mainly introduces the package contents, system block diagram, specifications, installation, BIOS settings, RAID configuration, driver installation, etc.
This manual provides detailed information for VIA motherboards built around the AMD Socket 940 platform and the K8T890 chipset. It includes an overview of the package contents, supported CPUs, memory modules, and peripheral interfaces.
The guide walks users through installation steps, BIOS configuration, RAID setup, and troubleshooting. It also lists the technical specifications of the board, such as supported memory types, USB ports, IDE/SATA interfaces, and integrated audio and network controllers. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported CPU sockets | Socket AM2 (940‑pin) AMD Athlon‑X2/Athlon‑64/Sempron |
|---|---|
| Chipset | VIA KB8T890 + VT8237R |
| Memory slots | 4 × 240‑pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM |
| Maximum memory capacity | 4 GB |
| USB ports | 8 × USB 2.0 (4 on board) |
| IDE interfaces | 2 × IDE (supports UDMA‑33, ATA‑66/100/133) |
| SATA interfaces | 2 × SATA (RAID 0, 1, JBOD) |
| Network controller | Integrated VT6103 PHY, 10/100 Mbps |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC655 AC'97 |
The board supports Socket‑AM2 (940‑pin) AMD Athlon‑X2, Athlon‑64 and Sempron processors.
It provides eight USB 2.0 ports, with four connectors mounted directly on the board.
The SATA ports support RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations.
The motherboard can accommodate up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory.